Migrant Motel combines modern Alt.Pop sounds with contemporary production techniques into a blend that is unique yet familiar. They have been making music and developing their sound since 2017 and the band has built their fan base in Mexico and throughout Latin America. They are now aiming their sites on the growing Bi-Lingual and Bi-Cultural youth movement in the United States. With the release of the new song ‘Shame’, the band is expanding its…
Missouri power trio Dark Below are continuing their Breakout year with new single ‘Hate Being Human’. The song was produced by Malcolm Springer (Matchbox 20, Collective Soul, Fear Factory) and Jason Schrick for JPS Productions at East Iris Studios in Nashville. Noted music manager Jeff Hanson (Creed, Alter Bridge, Paramore, Sevendust) has joined the team to help take the band to the next level. The song is a post-grunge anthem with a…
Avinu Malkeinu, the latest recording from Jacob Agar, possesses such gravitas that listeners will not forget the performance. There is a serious demeanor that punctuates the wide range of vocal performances from Agar. Listeners will be on the edges of their seats until the final notes of Avinu Malkeinu. Of particular note during this effort has to be the high register Jacob hits during the effort’s final minute. After achieving…
The Refusers’ “Eat The Bugs” has a chunky guitar line and assertive drums. The front-forward vocals present on The Refusers’ latest whip together Lemmy with peak-1980s Alice Cooper to hammer home the lyrical content. With a strong step forward on this song, The Refusers have created a single that will be bouncing around listeners’ brains long after the song ceases to play. The guitar solo that splits the two halves…
Christian Parker’s “Dream Catcher” begins with beautiful guitar work to set the stage, allowing Parker’s dreamy vocals the opportunity to shine. The song’s two elements compliment each other, taking listeners on a journey that feels much deeper and fulfilling that one would imagine could be possible in three minutes. The ability for listeners to enjoy the composition in multiple fashions – focusing primarily on Parker’s vocals, the arrangements, or as…
Alpha Cat’s All In Your Head has a truly timeless feel to it. This song is able to build upon the framework of R.E.M. as well as Jellyfish. There’s a tremendous amount of charisma that drips off each of the lyrics, while the dynamic created between the guitar and drums makes the vox pop. The song is varied as all get out, all while Alpha Cat are able to corral…
On Forest Fires, PoopE Balboa and Burn Beno are able to craft a haunting track that links together acts as diverse as Kendrick Lamar and Danny Brown. There’s even a bit of Bone-Thugs-n-Harmony here. Whether established as an homage to horrorcore rap or a something wholly new in rap music, Forest Fires is one of those songs that will stick with fans long after it ceases to play. The effort…
Big Lotion’s new song Tik Tok builds off of the work of Gucci Mane and Wiz Khalifa while adding a hefty dollop of bass into the mix. Everything’s going 100 with this track, whether it be the alluring wordplay or the perfectly produced synth and drum backdrop. Big Lotion is able to dabble in the rich repository of rap music while boldly forging through with his own inimitable approach. We’re…
Of Limbo/Big Panda Records. Long Beach, CA Rockers Of Limbo have released a raucous & fun new track and video, ‘Let’s Go’. Known for high energy, on the brink of out-of-control live shows, they create an electric atmosphere that is infectious – making it impossible not to have a good time. The band is racing forward and ready to move to another level with their career. Of Limbo says “The song started with the riff and everything just fell into place around that. “Let’s Go” just felt like the right sentiment for the energy of that riff. Then lyrically…
The Century Family Records. Alt.Pop artist Little Hurt is heading out on a co-headlining tour with Hembree to support his new single ‘Buttercup’ . The song is a compact, clever nugget of pristine pop-rock perfection that features longtime friend The Ready Set on guest vocals. ‘Buttercup’ offers a frank confession of romantic uncertainty and insecurity — set to a funky backbeat, pulsing guitars, colorful layers of emotion and an instantly memorable whistled refrain. Little Hurt (Aka Colin…
Modern Rock powerhouse Messer are sharing their empowering new single ‘Unfvckwitable’, the follow-up to their Top 40 Active Rock song “Hope In This World’. Known for their catchy hooks and high energy live performances, they continue to build their career as a truly independent Rock band. The band says “Unfvckwitable” is a state of being. It’s the conscious decision to be unfazed and unaffected by the storms around you. It’s a commitment to…
Global Rock band Sick Puppies are collaborating with ESPN/ESPN+ to launch their new single ‘Ready Steady Go’, a cover of the Paul Oakenfold hit song. The music will be used in National Hockey League (NHL) on ESPN promos on all their platforms through the end of 2022. Watch the initial ESPN promo spot here: The intense, driving version of ‘Ready Steady Go’ has been released on all streaming services and is sure to…
‘I don’t know at which point the world stopped validating romance. Divorce and breakup rates are on the rise, the influx or responsibilities that no longer allow for intimate relationships due to stress or worry. It’s awfully present even in the music of today, breakup ballads, selfish examinations to skirt mutual responsibilities. For many like myself, it’s a little sickening. When a piece of art comes along that actively wants…
Marcelo Frota, aka, MOMO, has evolved from an experimental psychedelic artist, to a scorching Adult Contemporary Singer/Songwriter. His 6th album, I Was Told To Be Quiet, is being reissued by his record company, to celebrate its 3 year anniversary. It will be pressed to vinyl for the first time, which is a cause for celebration in many ways. The reemergence of vinyl has to be considered a major victory in…
There’s a lot to be said about the last two years. For Quarry, they took the time between 2020 and 2022 to craft an album worthy of the times, soaking up every ounce of anguish, disarray, and togetherness; coming up with something that could not only portray the worst of times without the best of times was undoubtedly a challenge, but Positioning the Sun is a critical hit of a…
Lady Laces starts with booming drums and haunting, emotive guitar lines. The vocals are assertive enough to drive the effort while being tender enough to infuse a brightness to the track. The distinct elements encountered during the track’s runtime are truly a sight to behold. Shifting from more rock-oriented pop to something utterly heartfelt, BOSCO ensures that listeners are firmly planted at the edges of their seats. The production of…
While He Reminds Me Of You, the latest single from The High Plains Drifters will immediately draw listeners in through an EDM-infused opening, the effort showcvase a refresh and revolutionary take on multiple music genres. While there’s decidedly a nod to late-nineties pop music in the initial section, The High Plains Drifters switch back to a more early-1980s style (eg Boston, STYX) for the remainder of the track. With nods…
The Sound Of Monday’s “Keeper Of The Mood” links together the lounge music of the 1960s with the pop-rock of late-nineties acts. The production of this single ensures each snare, guitar, or lyrics glistens with polish. The vocals build off of the tradition of Ween and Fastball as they move into a central role during the track’s middle. A sizzling horn punctuates the track before a vocal / drum dynamic…
Greg Hoy & The Boys has released their new 4-track EP “Demons at Night”. Beginning with 1983, GH&TB are able to make an emphatic statement that any fan of rock music will be able to appreciate. The EP’s titular effort Demons at Night has the act moving between arena rock and hair metal – one can hear how the band has been inspired by Thin Lizzy, Foreigner, and Van Halen…
She’s No Doll, She’s a Woman is the latest single from Marshall Oakman. On this effort (and video), Oakman is able to draw back on 1990s alternative rock. With bright, vibrant vocals and fuzzy guitars representing the backbone for the song, it’s the haunting percussive elements that provide the most depth. This is a deceptively complex composition, one that will continue to yield new discoveries well into a listener’s fifth…